© 2009 Erie County Fire Wire |
October 2008 |
October 29, 2008 MVA / Person Trapped: Buffalo Firefighters responded for a MVA at Comstock & Kensington Ave. Engine 23 went on location reporting a 2 car MVA and requested Rescue 1 to the scene for extrication. The victim was extricated in about 19 minutes. 1 Alarm Fire: Buffalo Firefighters responded this evening for a report of a structure fire on Winter St. Engine 37 went on location reporting a working fire in a 2 story frame. B-56 reported heavy fire conditions on the 1st floor of a vacant 2 1/2 story frame. 1 Alarm Fire: Buffalo Firefighters responded evening for a report of a structure fire on Orchard Pl. Ladder 7 went on location reporting heavy fire showing from the 2nd floor of a 2 1/2 story. The fire was under control in about 16 minutes. Dispatch Double Fatal MVA: Scranton Firefighters responded this afternoon for a report of a MVA at South Park Ave & Sowles Rd. Command went on location reporting a 2 car MVA with 2 fatalities. Big Tree responded mutual aid to the scene. Dispatch Fatal 2+ Alarm Fire: Buffalo Firefighters responded early this morning for a report of a structure fire with a person trapped on Hertel Ave. Engine 26 went on location with fire showing out of the #4 side of a 2 1/2 story frame. Ladder 13 reported an exposure involved and B-47 requested additional equipment bringing Engines 37, 34, & Ladder 14 to the scene. B-47 went on location reporting 3 houses involved, 1 fully involved and requested the balance of the 2nd alarm. B-56 assumed command and requested additional equipment bringing Engine 33, 2, & Ladder 2 to the scene. A victim was found on the 2nd floor of the original fire building and was pronounced at the scene. The fire was under control in about 40 minutes. Dispatch October 28, 2008 1 Alarm Fire: Buffalo Firefighters responded this afternoon for a report of a structure fire on Texas St. Engine 31 went on location with fire showing from the #3 side of a 2 1/2 story vacant. The fire was under control in about 14 minutes. Dispatch 1 Alarm Fire: Buffalo Firefighters responded this afternoon for a report of a structure fire on Regina Pl. Engine 33 went on location with smoke showing from the attic of a 2 1/2 story frame. B-47 reorted fire in the attic. The fire ws under control in about 16 minutes. Dispatch 1+ Alarm Fire: Buffalo Firefighters responded early this morning for a report of a structure fire on Wasmuth St. Engine 31 went on location with a 1 1/2 story vacant fully involved. B-43 ordered defensive operations. B-56 assumed command and requested additional equipment for water problems bringing Engine 3 to the scene. The fire was under control in about 59 minutes. Dispatch Working Fire: Alden Firefighters responded last night for a report of a structure fire on Broadway. Alden 9 went on location reporting a working fire in a residential structure. Mutual Aid companies were Millgrove & Town Line. October 27, 2008 1 Alarm Fire: Buffalo Firefighters responded this afternoon for a report of a structure fire on Grimes St. Engine 22 went on location reporting a working house fire. B-43 reported fire in the rear of the structure. The fire was under control in about 14 minutes. Dispatch October 26, 2008 1+ Alarm Fire: Buffalo Firefighters responded this evening for a report of a structure fire on Reed St. B-43 went on location with heavy fire showing from the rear of a 2 story vacant & requested additional equipment bringing Engines 32, 1 & Ladder 14 to the scene. B-43 ordered defensive operations and reported an exposure problem. The fire was under control in about 1 hour 35 minutes. Dispatch Audio: I have added an audio file from the MVA that Buffalo Firefighters had on Sycamore today. It's MERS radio talking with the SMART team. Click Here Working Fire: Hamburg Firefighters responded this afternoon for a report of a structure fire on Charlotte Ave. Hamburg 9 went on location reporting light smoke showing. Hamburg 9 further reported smoke from the eaves. Mutual Aid companies were Armor (Engine & Heavy Rescue), Scranton (Ladder & Heavy Rescue), North Boston (Engine), Eden (FAST), Newton Abbott (2nd FAST), Lakeview (1 Engine for fill in at Hamburg), Lake Shore (1 Engine for fill in). Dispatch MVA / People Trapped: Buffalo Firefighters responded this afternoon for a report of a pedestrian struck at Sycamore & Monroe St. Engine 3 recieved an update in route that the call was actually for a NFTA bus vs Car MVA. Engine 3 went on location reporting a bus vs car MVA with 5 victims on the bus, 2 victims in the car with serious injuries, requesting several ambulances, & Rescue 1 to the scene to extricate 2 victims in the car. B-43 assumed command and requested Engine 21 for manpower, F-20, & the SMART Team. The victims were extricated in about 38 minutes. Dispatch MERS Dispatch Video: On the bottom right of this page I have added video of last nights house fire Pine hill had on Olcott Pl. This video is from the link below and all of them combined into 1 video, MVA Car into Building: Buffalo Firefighters responded early this morning for a report of a MVA at Hopkins & South Park Ave. B-46 went on location reporting a 1 car MVA car into the building. No serious injuries were reported. 1+ Alarm Fire: Buffalo Firefighters responded late last night for a report of a structure fire in the area of Skillen & Ontario St. Engine 19 reported smoke showing enroute & Engine 26 went on location reporting a working fire in a building in the junkyard. Once entry was made Engine 26 reported fire showing out of the rear of 1 story brick building and started defensive operations. B-56 reported a partial building collapse and requested additional equipment bringing Engine 2 & 38 to the scene. The fire was under control in about 68 minutes. Dispatch October 25, 2008 Working Fire: Pine Hill Firefighters responded this evening for a report of a structure fire on Olcott Pl. Pine Hill 9 reported smoke showing from Harlem Road and declared a working fire. Pine Hill 9 went on location and reported a gas line was also ruptured and requested mutual aid to the scene. There were exposure problems on the #2 & #4 sides as well. Command reported the main fire building had collapsed and was leaning onto the #2 exposure. Mutual Aid companies were Rescue (1 Engine), Cleveland Hill (1 Engine), Forks (1 Engine), Snyder (FAST), CD-132, & Sloan (fill in at Pine Hill). The fire was under control in about 1 hour 42 minutes. Dispatch 1 Dispatch 2 Photos Video Incident Photos: I recieved photos from Bowmansville's MVA with entrapment last night. Click Here 1 Alarm Fire: Buffalo Firefighters responded this afternoon for a report of a structure fire on Welker St. Engine 21 went on location reporting smoke showing from the 2nd floor of a 1 1/2 story vacant. The fire was under control in about 12 minutes. Dispatch MVA / Person Trapped: Bowmansville Firefighters responded last night for a report of a MVA on Warner Rd. Bowmansville 9 went on location reporting a 1 car MVA with 1 person trapped and extrication required. The victim was extricated in about 34 minutes. Dispatch Photos October 24, 2008 Bedroom Fire: Buffalo Firefighters responded this afternoon for a report of a structure fire on Whitfield St. Engine 4 went on location reporting fire on the 2nd floor. Engine 4 further reported to command the fire was in a bedroom. The fire was under control in about 7 minutes. Dispatch October 23, 2008 MVA / People Trapped: Snyder Firefighters responded yesterday afternoon for a report of a MVA at North Forest & Morningside. Snyder 9 went on location reporting a 2 car MVA with 5 patients and extrication required for 2 victims. Both victims were extricated in about 20 minutes. October 21, 2008 MVA / Person Trapped: Town Line Firefighters responded this evening for a report of a MVA at Walden Ave & Pavement Rd. Town Line 9 went on location reporting a 2 car MVA with entrapment and requested Bowmansville to the scene for their JAWS. October 20, 2008 1 Alarm Fire: Buffalo Firefighters responded early this morning for a report of a structure fire on Hartman Pl. Engine 26 went on location reporting a fire in the rear of a 1 1/2 story frame. The fire was under control in about 18 minutes. Dispatch 1 Alarm Fire: Buffalo Firefighters responded last night to investigate an electrical problem on Wick St. Engine 22 went on location reporting a fire on the 2nd floor of a 2 1/2 story and requested the balance of the 1st alarm. The fire was under control in about 20 minutes. Dispatch October 19, 2008 2 Alarm Fire: City of Tonawanda Firefighters responded mutual aid with North Tonawanda early this morning for an industrial fire on Tonawanda Island at the International Fiber plant. Engine 2 reported to dispatch the building was fully involved. Kenmore & Grand Island responded mutual aid to fill in at City of Tonawanda Headquarters. Dispatch Working Fire: Town Line Firefighters responded early this morning for a report of a garage fire on Broadway. Town Line 9 went on location reporting a fully involved barn and reuested mutual aid bringing Alden Engine 4 to the scene, Alden Engine 2 for fill-in, and Lancaster Village for traffic control. The fire was under control in about 17 minutes. Dispatch 1+ Alarm Fire: Buffalo Firefighters responded early this morning for a report of a structure fire on Sycamore St. F-11 went on location reporting a working fire in the rear of a 2 1/2 story and fully involved. Ladder 5 went on location and ordered defensive operations. B-56 requested additional equipment for relief bringing Ladder 7 to the scene. The fire was under control in about 50 minutes. Dispatch 1+ Alarm Fire: Buffalo Firefighters responded early this morning for a report of a structure fire on Genesee St. Engine 31 went on location reporting heavy fire showing from a large 2 1/2 vacant. Ladder 14 reported fire through the roof and going to defensive operations.B-43 reported the exposure building also involved and requested additional equipment bringing Engines 33,21, & Ladder 15 to the scene. The fire was under control in about 42 minutes. Dispatch Fire Wire Merchandise: Erie County Fire Wire Merchandise is now available. Pictures are on the bottom right of this page. T-Shirts are available in White, Navy Blue, Gray, & Black sizes Small- 3 XLarge. The shirts are Fruit-Of-The-Loom tagless, no pocket. The baseball caps are Flex Fit caps available in 2 sizes (Small-Medium & Large-XLarge) and they are embroidered. For more details please send me an email. October 18, 2008 Chimney Fire: East Aurora Firefighters responded this evening for a report of a chimney fire on South Grove St. East Aurora 9 received an update enroute that Police were on location reporting a working chimney fire. EA 9 went on location confirming a working fire. Dispatch Working Fire: Kenilworth Firefighters responded this evening for a report of smoke from a building on Kettering Dr. Kenilworth 9 went on location reporting a working fire. Command further reported a fire in a rear addition with heavy smoke from the eaves. Mutual Aid companies were Brighton, Kenmore (FAST), Ellwood, Eggertsville, & Sheridan Park (Fill in at Kenilworth). The fire was under control in about 31 minutes. Dispatch 1 Alarm Fire: Buffalo Firefighters responded this afternoon for a report of a structure fire on Upper East Lane. Engine 26 went on location with smoke showing from the 2nd floor of a 2 story brick frame. The fire was under control in about 10 minutes. Dispatch New Page: I have created a new page for North Amherst Apparatus. Click Here Apparatus Photos: I have updated the apparatus photos for Brighton, City of Tonawanda, East Amherst, Getzville, Harris Hill, North Bailey, Snyder, & Swormville. Click Here Open Houses: Here are photos from the Open Houses I attended today. Brighton Open House Harris Hill North Amherst October 17, 2008 1 Alarm Fire: Buffalo Firefighters responded late last night for a report of a structure fire on Elmwood Ave at SPOT Coffee. Engine 37 went on location reporting smoke showing. B-44 reported a basement fire in a 1 story commercial 80 x 60 building. The fire was under control in about 24 minutes. Dispatch October 16, 2008 Sheridan Park Crash & Burn Weekend: The Sheridan Park Crash & Burn Weekend has been rescheduled for November 8th & 9th. For details Click Here October 13, 2008 Working Fire / Level 1 Hazmat: Sheridan park Firefighters responded this morning for a report of a chemical leak and possible fire on Fire Tower Dr at FCMT Corporation. Sheridan Park 9-2 went on location reporting smoke showing. 9-2 further reported the smoke was possibly a chemical cloud and was advising that nearby businesses be evacuated. Brighton 9 requested that Clarence Hazmat team be alerted. NITTEC issued an air quality alert to drivers on the I-290 to keep their windows up. The incident was under control in about 2 hours. Multiple mutual aid companies responded. Brighton, Ellwood (FAST), Clarence Hazmat, Eggertsville, Clarence Center (fill in at Clarence), Kenmore, Kenilworth, River Road, Grand Island, & the County Hazmat team was on standby. Dispatch 1 Dispatch 2 Dispatch 3 Channel 4 w/video MVA / People Trapped: Buffalo Firefighters responded this morning for a report of a MVA at Hastings Ave & Orleans St. Ladder 7 went on location reporting a 2 car MVA and advised dispatch the door had to popped and requested Rescue 1 to the scene. MVA / Person Trapped: Newstead Firefighters responded last night for a report of a MVA on Main Rd. Newstead 9-2 went on location reporting a MVA with the road blocked, 1 victim trapped, and a roof extrication was required. The victim was extricated in about 29 minutes. Clarence Fire Police responded mutual aid to assist with closing Main Rd. Dispatch Kitchen Fire: Snyder Firefighters responded yesterday afternoon for a report of a kitchen fire on Wehrle Dr. Snyder 9 went on location reporting heavy smoke conditions in the apartment. The fire was out in a matter of minutes. Dispatch October 12, 2008 MVA / Serious Injuries: Depew Firefighters responded this evening for a report of a MVA at Laverack Ave & Muskingum St. Depew 9-4 went on location reporting a head on MVA with 3 victims and requested multiple ambulances with medics to the scene. Dispatch MVA / Serious Injuries: Jamison Road Firefighters responded this evening for a report of a MVA on the Route 44 near the Maple Road exit. Jamison Road 9 went on location requesting Mercy Flight to the scene for 1 victim with injuries. Originally Spring Brook & East Seneca were dispatched to this call. The Route 400 was closed down for Mercy Flight to land for approximately 25 minutes. Dispatch Fatal MVA: Grand Island Firefighters responded this afternoong for a report of a MVA on Whitehaven Rd. Grand Island 9-2 went on location reporting a rollover MVA with 1 person trapped in the vehicle and 1 victim pinned under the car. Grand Island 9 requested mutual aid from Sheridan Park to the scene for extrication. One victim was DOA. Dispatch MVA / Serious Injuries: Grand Island Firefighters responded this afternoon for a report of MVA on Grand Island Blvd. Grand Island 9-2 went on location reporting a motorcycle vs bicycle MVA. Command requested Mercy Flight to the scene. The bicyclist was transported by Mercy Flight with serious injuries. Dispatch Channel 4 New Apparatus: North Bailey Firefighters put their new Engine 2 in service at their Open House today. I will post the picture on their apparatus page tomorrow. Channel 4 with video Open House Photos: Here are photos for the Open Houses I attended today. City of Tonawanda Open House North Bailey Open House Snyder Open House East Amherst Open House Swormville Open House Firefighter Rescues Dog From River: City of Tonawanda Firefighter Shane Mast was aboard an inflatable boat when he saw the sog go under the water and leapt in to save him...Click Here for full story 1 Alarm Fire: Buffalo Firefighters responded early this morning for a report of a structure fire on C St. Engine 22 went on location reporting heavy fire conditions showing from a vacant 2 1/2 frame. B-43 reported all floor involved and ordered defensive operations. The fire was under control in about 40 minutes. Dispatch 1 Alarm Fire: Buffalo Firefighters responded early this morning for a report of a structure fire on West Ave. B-44 went on location reporting heavy smoke in the area . B-44 further reported a fire on the 2nd floor of a vacant 2 1/2 story frame. The fire was under control in about 7 minutes. Dispatch October 11, 2008 Open House Photos: Here are photos from the Open Houses I attended today. Clarence Open House Twin District Open House U-Crest Open House Apparatus Photos: I have updated the Apparatus photos for Clarence, Ellwood, Sheridan Park, Town Line, Twin District, & U-Crest. Click here New Apparatus: Kenilwoth put their new Engine 3 in service last night. I have posted the new photo on their Apparatus Page. Click Here Vehicle Fire: Newton Abbott Firefighters responded early this morning for a report of a vehicle fire on the I-90 at the Lackawanna Toll Booths. Command went on location reporting a van fully involved with extension to the tollbooth. MVA / Trauma: Buffalo Firefighters responded early this morning for a report of a MVA at Jefferson Ave & Northhampton St. Ladder 6 went on location with a car into the building and requested Rescue 1 to the scene. Ladder 6 further reported a working trauma code. October 10, 2008 1 Alarm Fire: Buffalo Firefighters responded this evening for a report of a structure fire on Northumberland St. Engine 33 went on location reporting a working fire in a 2 story frame. E 33 further reported fire on the 2nd floor. The fire was under control in about 14 minutes. Dispatch Working Fire: Twin District Firefighters responded this afternoon for a report of a structure fire on Schilling Ct. Twin District 9-2 went on location reporting smoke showing & a working fire. Mutual Aid companies that responded were Lancaster Village & South Line (FAST). Working Fire: South Line Firefighters responded early this morning for a report of a roof fire on Industrial Pkwy at Rosina Foods. South Line 9 went on location reporting a fire on the roof from a kitchen fire that extended. Mutual Aid companies were Doyle 1 (Ladder), Twin District, & Forks (fill in @ South Line Station 1). The fire was under control in about 26 minutes. Dispatch Channel 7 video Rural/Metro Labor Dispute: Rural/Metro employees rejected the company's latest offer causing concern over a future strike. Here are links to various articles on this subject. I normally don't express my opinion on this page about issues but all I want to say is being a former RMA employee the Erie County Fire Wire supports the EMT's & Paramedics in the ongoing labor dispute. Channel 4, Channel 4 w/video Channel 2 October 9, 2008 Open House Video: I have added the video of Sheridan Parks Auto Extrication Demonstration from their Open House held last night. Look at the bottom right of this page. October 8, 2008 Open House Photos: Here are photos from Open Houses I attended tonight. I will be adding a video from Sheridan Parks Open House soon. Sheridan Park Open House Ellwood Open House 1 Alarm Fire: Buffalo Firefighters responded yesterday afternoon to investigate smoke on Linwood Terrace. Engine 33 went on location with smoke showing from the roof and requested the balance of the 1st alarm. B-44 reported fire in the walls of a 2 1/2 story frame. The fire was under control in about 15 minutes. Dispatch Bottle Drive: The Bowmansville Fire Department will be hosting a bottle drive for Cub Scout Pack 601 at their Station 1 on Saturday October 11 from 9a-3p. Blood Drive: The Depew Fire Department will be hostin a blood drive at their station on Brewster St on Thursday October 9 from 1p-7p. October 6, 2008 Working Fire: Cattaragus Indian Reservation Firefighters responded for a report of a structure fire on Langford Rd near Applewood Rd. Command went on location reporting a working fire in a residential dwelling and requested mutual aid for tankers. Mutual Aid companies were Langford New-Oregon, Brant, & Boston. Dispatch (mutual aid dispatch only) 1 Alarm Fire: Buffalo Firefighters responded this evening for a report of a structure fire on Oakmont St. Engine 23 went on location reporting a working fire. B-47 reported a fire in the kitchen of a 2 story multi-family dwelling. the fire was under control in about 11 minutes. Dispatch MVA / Person Trapped: Sheridan Park Squad 1 Firefighters responded this afternoon for a report of a MVA on the I-190 Southbound near the GM plant. Sheridan Park 9-2 went on location reporting a 1 car MVA with 1 person trapped. Command reported extrication required with full roof removal. The victim was extricated in about 11 minutes. Dispatch October 5, 2008 1 Alarm Fire: Buffalo Firefighters responded this evening to investigate a porch fire at Girard Pl & Humboldt Pkwy. Engine 21 went on location reporting fire showing in the rear of a 2 1/2 vacant and requested the balance of the 1st alarm. B-43 reported fire on the first floor. The fire was under control in about 17 minutes. Dispatch Open House Photos: Here are links to photos I took at Open Houses today for Scranton, Eggertsville, & South Line. At the bottom right of this page is a video of South Line Firefighters doing a car fire demonstration. Eggertsville Open House Scranton Open House South Line Open House 1 Alarm Fire: Buffalo Firefighters responded this afternoon for a report of a structure fire on Fox St. B-43 went on location reporting fire on the 2nd floor of a 2 1/2 story frame with extension to the attic. The fire was under control in about 26 minutes. Dispatch Emergency Workers Honored: In a time of crisis they're just a phone call away. Now local emergency workers are being honored for their service. Click Here for full story w/video October 4, 2008 Open House Photos: Here are links to photos I took today at Open Houses at Rescue, Getzville, Ellicott Creek, & Main Transit. Ellicott Creek Open House Getzville Open House Main Transit Open House Rescue Open House Apparatus Photos: I have added photos for Ellicott Creek, Forks, Getzville, & Main Transit. Click Here October 3, 2008 New Page: I have created a new page for Springville Apparatus. Click Here Apparatus Photos: I have updated the Apparatus photos for Brighton, River Road, Ellwood, Kenmore, Kenilworth, Cattaragus Indian Reservation, Cleveland Hill, & Newstead. Click Here Town of Tonawanda Kickoff Event: Town of Tonawanda Fire Companies held a Fire Prevention Week Kickoff Event tonight at Gander Mountain on Youngs St in Tonawanda. Companies that particpated were Brighton, Ellwood, River Road, Kenilworth, & Kenmore. Here are photos from that event. Click Here 1 Alarm Fire: Buffalo Firefighters responded this morning for a report of a structure fire on Potomac Ave. Ladder 4 went on location reporting a working fire in a 1 1/2 vacant rear cottage. B-44 reported fire on the 1st floor. The fire was under control in about 17 minutes. Dispatch Fatal MVA: Buffalo Firefighters responded early this morning for a report of a MVA on the Route 33 Eastbound near Grider St. Engine 23 was on location reporting a 1 car MVA fully involved with the driver out of the car unconcious. The victim was pronounced at ECMC and the Route 33 Eastbound was closed for about 2 hours. October 2, 2008 New Tool For First Responders: First responders will have a new tool to help save more lives in the City of Buffalo. The File for Life project will provide homes with door decals and refrigerator magnets containing essential medical information about the medical needs of senior citizens. The information will provide emergency responders with quick medical information when they only have minutes to spare. October 1, 2008 Working Fire: Winchester Firefighters responded this afternoon for a report of a dryer fire on Collins St. Winchester 9 went on location reporting heavy smoke in the basement and requested a FAST team to the scene. Seneca Hose 9-1 reported a dryer fire with fire running up the wall. Mutual Aid companies were Union, Seneca Hose, Reserve (FAST), CD-133, Doyle 2 (fill-in at Winchester). The fire was under control in about 16 minutes. Dispatch |
